Friday, December 13, 2013

The God Rest Ye Merry Weekly Link Round-Up

My decorating is done, and now is the time for me to relax and enjoy the season. My neighbors are still decorating, and I always enjoy seeing more and more lights appear along the street at night.

I'm planning my stitching for gifts and more decorations for next year, and even have an idea or two for non-Christmas items. And I mustn't forget the requests that have been made by friends for other stitched goodies. (Yes, I take requests!)

I went through a period of time a couple of years ago while recuperating from surgery when I really couldn't concentrate enough to read, and I found myself stitching up a storm. I gave away many things as gifts, but still had a boatload taking up valuable shelf space. Now I know why.

Yesterday Denis and I met a dear friend of mine who's going through her own battle with cancer. She's had to retire from work, and her gift budget is a bit limited. I took a shopping bag filled with things I'd made during my needlepoint frenzy, and I'm happy to say that every item will be gifted to others. My heart feels good about helping her out a bit-- and that my creations will go on to be used by others. As you can see, making money from my needle is the least of my concerns!

Cathy - I am sorry to hear about your friend. I wish her strength and healing. She's lucky to have friends like you. And I admire the way you can make Christmas gifts - very cool. Now...off to find out how millennial I am... :-)

I agree. I'm one of the 70%, too, never read anything but a paper book.I may cave in and get a Kindle because there are books I want to read that are available only on Kindle, such as Australian crime fiction. Some of it costs a ransom to purchase in paper, but is reasonable in ebook form.

Your friend is admirable. Hope that she is okay. Your gifts of needlepoint to her, which can be "regifted" by her is a very kind act.

Hope that she has a good holiday, and I'm sure she is cheered up by your thoughtful gift.

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